THRIVE

THRIVE is a Chamber initiative aimed at empowering women in business on the North Shore to succeed both professionally and personally.

THRIVE creates meaningful and inclusive opportunities through mentorship, networking, programming, education, inspiration and support.

The vision differs from that of a typical women’s business group and is not designed to gain leads or market one’s business. Rather, THRIVE is built around the spirit of both professional and personal development and accomplishment.

Membership in THRIVE is free. Both women and men interested in supporting the growth and success of women in business are welcome to join. Membership in the North Shore Chamber is not required to join THRIVE.

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Rise & THRIVE Newsletter

Enjoy columns by THRIVE members who are experts in their fields, podcast and book recommendations,
details on upcoming events and the latest THRIVE news! Join THRIVE and
be automatically added to the email list for this special newsletter.

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December 2024

THANK YOU FOR MAKING OUR 2024 SUMMIT A HUGE SUCCESS!

 

The second annual THRIVE Summit was fantastic day of inspiration, education, and connection.
Dynamic speakers covered a wide range of topics and marketplace vendors created great energy while offering information and services.

Click through photos and enjoy highlights of the conference.

A look back at the 2023 THRIVE Summit

 

 

THRIVE Steering Committee

  • Karen Andreas, co-chair; President/CEO, North Shore Chamber of Commerce
  • Mary Anne Clancy, co-chair; Institution for Savings, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications
  • Bernadette Butterfield, Groom Construction, Vice President of Business Development
  • Bethany Blake, Harborlight Homes, Director of Philanthropy & Marketing
  • Cara Hutchins, Communications, Ink, CEO & Founder
  • Darcia Tremblay, Silver Lining Solutions, Owner/President

THRIVE Advisory Council

  • Gayla Bartlett, Texas Roadhouse, Marketing & Catering Manager
  • Patti Beckwith, Constitution Financial Partners, Branch Manager
  • Vanessa Bettencourt, North Shore Bank, Assistant VP of Retail Banking
  • Christine Boncore, US1 Ventures, Asset Manager, Esq.
  • Luisa Coppola, Rockland Trust, VP Commercial Lending
  • Gina Deschamps, Endicott College, Executive Director Angle Center for Entrepreneurship
  • Sherri Fiore, iCorps Technologies, Director of Sales
  • Julie Ganong, Chococoa Baking Company, Owner​
  • Melisa Gillis, Gillis Consulting, Owner
  • Michelle Kempskie, Michelle Kempskie Consulting, Owner
  • Kristin Kolick, Correnti Kolick LLP, Partner
  • Raminder Luther, Dean of Bertolon School of Business, Salem State University
  • Samanda Morales, WellFin360, CEO
  • Shelley Murray, Salem Five Bank, SVP/Regional Manager
  • Kathryn Nielsen, North Shore Community College, Senior Executive Officer, President’s Office
  • Kathleen O’Connor, SV Design, Associate Principal
  • ​Sara Stanley, HAWC (Healing Abuse Working for Change), Executive Director
  • Brenda Treuhaft, b*true promotions, Owner
  • Kathleen Walsh, YMCA of Metro North, President/CEO

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Please submit your contact information and we’ll be happy to add you to our THRIVE membership list. You’ll receive our newsletters and email updates about upcoming THRIVE events. Looking forward to Thriving together!

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